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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.97 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.97 and 172.62 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.97 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.97 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.97 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 50,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745.10/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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